Phoenix does not falter. The Suns, who hosted Toronto last night, won (123-115), signing a sixth victory (6v-2d) which makes them the co-leaders of the Western Conference with the Lakers.
Before the start of their match, in the same momentum, the two teams decided to form a circle, symbol of the unity of the American nation, in reaction to the violent riots, started by supporters of Donald Trump, which mourned Washington in the night from Wednesday to Thursday.
The result was less harmonious for the Canadians against the fury of the Suns. Coach Monty Williams’ men have recorded their fifth victory in the last six games, and are riding on a breathtaking dynamic. A bit like their game, which, against the Raptors, was a real fireworks display behind the award-winning line: 21 award-winning baskets out of forty attempts (or 52.5% success). This is the fourth time in Arizona franchise history that a Suns team has taken at least twenty three-pointers in a game.
Jae Crowder is decisive
Jae Crowder was the great Manitou in this rain of distant baskets. The ex-Miami player, who helped the Heat to the final last year, is a valuable reinforcement for the Suns, who quickly found their place in their new team.
He was decisive behind the award-winning arc (21 points including 6/9 three points), and the permeability of the Canadian defense on the Suns’ away game encouraged Devin Booker (24 pts to 3/8), Mikal Bridges ( 13 pts at 3/7) and especially Cameron Johnson, emerged from the bench (16 pts at 4/7), to follow in his footsteps.
“Our three-point defense hurt us”
Nick Nurse, coach des Raptors
Toronto cashed nine award-winning baskets in the first half, while the Raptors were still in the game at the break (58-54), then twelve more in the second period. “You have to give them that credit: they kept looking for these shots, and most of them put them. Our three-point defense hurt us ” agreed Nick Nurse, the coach of the Raptors. However, with an aggressive Pascal Siakam (32 pts, 9 rebounds, 3 assists), assisted by Kyle Lowry (24 pts, 9 rebounds, 6 assists), Toronto was not far at the end of the match (121-115 to thirty- five seconds from the gong), but two throws from Chris Paul secured the Suns’ victory.
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